Michael Tanenbaum
Michael Tanenbaum is a senior staff writer for PhillyVoice.com, with interests ranging from technology and behavioral health to local community initiatives and cultural life. Michael has written for the Argentina Independent and Bespoke Magazine and previously served as a news editor for Xfinity.com before joining PhillyVoice. He received his B.A. in The Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University.
October 9, 2020
Voting
Another early voting location opens at South Philly school
An early voting location has opened at the Philadelphia High School for Creative & Performing Arts on South Broad Street. The satellite election offices give residents an opportunity to request, fill out and submit mail-in ballots ahead of the Nov. 3 election.October 9, 2020
Illness
COVID-19 cases climbing again in Philly and Pennsylvania in October
Philadelphia health officials are concerned about the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, which have risen significantly compared to recent periods of observation. Case counts are also on the rise across Pennsylvania.October 9, 2020
Behavioral Health
Philly embeds behavioral health specialist in 911 call center
A new co-responder program launched in Philadelphia will embed behavioral health specialists in the city's 911 radio control and dispatch offices in order to better direct appropriate personnel to behavioral health crises.October 9, 2020
Investigations
Pennsylvania couple arrested in death of Delaware girl found in Smyrna field
Delaware authorities have identified Emma Cole as the victim whose body was found at a Smyrna field in Sept. 2019. Brandon and Kristie Haas were taken into custody in Pennsylvania and identified as persons of interest in the ongoing investigation.October 8, 2020
Prevention
Temple University Hospital now recruiting for COVID-19 vaccine trial
Temple University Hospital will serve as a Phase 3 clinical trial site for Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine candidate. The Philadelphia hospital is looking to enroll 1,400 participants in the study.October 8, 2020
2020 Election
Biden pivots to ABC News Town Hall in Philly in lieu of virtual second debate
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden will hold a virtual town hall meeting broadcast by ABC News in Philadelphia on Oct. 15, 2020. The event will replace the originally scheduled second presidential debate with Donald Trump, who pulled out of the town hall after learning it would be held virtually.October 8, 2020
Reading Terminal Market
Reading Terminal Market launches GoFundMe for recovery from COVID-19
Reading Terminal Market is seeking donations from the public to help the Center City landmark survive the COVID-19 crisis. A GoFundMe campaign for the 128-year-old Philadelphia market seeks $250,000.October 8, 2020
Development
At strategic site of Philly refinery explosion, Drexel report envisions community-informed future
A report from Drexel University's Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation and the Clean Air Council envisions a community-driven plan to transform the site of the former PES refinery in South Philadelphia. The 1,400-acre site was acquired this year by Hilco Redevelopment Partners.October 7, 2020
Lawsuits
Philly sues Pennsylvania for preempting gun safety laws
Philadelphia filed a lawsuit against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania over its Firearm Preemption Laws, which have prevented the city from enforcing local legislation intended to curb gun violence. Philadelphia has seen an alarming surge in shootings and homicides in 2020.October 7, 2020
Investigations
Maskless Bronx woman slapped Wawa employee in New Jersey, police say
Ashanty Niang, 23, of The Bronx, New York, was charged with assault after she allegedly didn't wear a mask at a Wawa in Hackettstown and slapped an employee who asked her to leave, according to police.Just In
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